Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.
Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
Democratic lawmakers vow to block bills, slow nominations and hold their own hearings to protest planned cuts to veterans programs.
